The Minister of Information and Communication Technology has called on media houses to support government efforts in promoting the ethical use of social media and strengthening Namibia's national brand.
Law enforcement officials carried out a patrol in Windhoek on Friday night.
The almost 500-strong operation was led by Police Chief Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, the Windhoek City Police and officials from immigration and NamRA.
The Mariental Municipality has written off municipal debts amounting to over N$1.2 million owed by senior citizens.
The decision follows a council resolution taken at an ordinary meeting held in September.
Some members of the Ovaherero community, led by Professor Mutjinde Katjiua, held a commemoration today marking the anniversary of the 1904 extermination order against the Ovaherero and Nama people.
The Elindi brothers, who have been arrested and accused in the alleged NAMCOR multi-million dollar corruption scandal, have approached the High Court to have their bail denial by Magistrate Linus Samunzala set aside.
Political Analyst Marius Kudumo, while weighing in on the death sentence of former President Joseph Kabila, noted that the ruling marks a first in SADC.
Dr. Kudumo believes that such matters should be determined by an impartial and competent court of law rather than a military tribunal.
Lenin Ndebele, a Zimbabwean journalist specialising in conflict and security issues in Africa, said the death sentence given to former DRC President Joseph Kabila is recognised in the war-torn country, although carrying it out might be a challenge.
Former High Commissioner to Nigeria, Humphrey Geiseb, has commended the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) for providing consistent service to Namibians abroad.
Geiseb paid a courtesy visit to the leadership team of the broadcaster at Cullinan Street.
The Leader of the Landless People's Movement (LPM), Bernardus Swartbooi, has criticised the State for allegedly keeping accused persons in the Fishrot corruption case in custody for extended periods.
A group of about 150 medical graduates have raised concerns over timelines and placement of interns with the Ministry of Health and Social Services.
